Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel won the Miss Universe competition on Saturday
Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel won the Miss Universe competition on Saturday.
She is the first Miss USA to win the competition since Olivia Culpo in 2012.
Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel was second, followed by Miss Dominican Republic Andreína Martínez.
Miss USA has been crowned the new Miss Universe.
R'Bonney Gabriel was named the winner of the 71st annual Miss Universe pageant on Saturday night in New Orleans, Louisiana
In second place was Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel, followed by Miss Dominican Republic Andreína Martínez.
Gabriel is the first Miss USA to win Miss Universe in 10 years. The last Miss USA to take the crown was Olivia Culpo in 2012
During the final question round, Gabriel was asked how she would demonstrate Miss Universe as an empowering and progressive organization.
"I would use it to be a transformational leader," she said. "As a very passionate designer, I've been sewing for 13 years, I use fashion as a force for good. In my industry, I'm cutting down on pollution through recycled materials when I make my clothing. I teach sewing classes to women that have survived from human trafficking and domestic violence
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